Question

A client has a hiatal hernia. the client is 5 feet 3 inches tall (163 cm) and weighs 160 pounds (72.6 kg). which information should the nurse include when discussing prevention of esophageal reflux?

Answer 1

The nurse should tell the client to reduce his caloric intake in order to foster weight reduction. This is necessary because, weight reduction decreases the intra-abdominal pressure, thereby reducing the possibility of esophageal reflux. Weight reduction also reduces the amount of fat in the body. Fats usually extending the occurrence of esophagus reflux.